Items Not Allowed in the Court Complex

The following items WILL NOT be allowed in the Lake County Court Complex and the Lake County Administrative Building:

Knives

Box cutters

Carpenter knives

Coupon razor cutters

Metal kitchen knives

Pen knives

Pocketknives (any size)

Razor blades (any type)

Razor knives

Safety razors

Switchblades or any spring activated knives

Sprays

Any pressurized container that is flammable (any size)

Glass hair and body sprays

Mace sprays

Pepper sprays

Glass Objects

Glass bottle drinks

Glass containers over 3 ounces

Electronics

Cameras

Cell phones are prohibited from use in the courtrooms unless expressly waived by the trial court

Video tape recorders

Locks (Any Size)

Key Type

Combination Type

Weapons

Ammunition*

Firearms*

Fireworks

Handcuff keys*

Any other contraband item

*The only exception to the above is for sworn police officers here on official duties.
Other Objects

Can openers

Flashlights (not to exceed 6 inches)

Knitting needles

Laser pointers

Letter openers

Metal fingernail files

Nails

Plastic/metal comb picks

Pliers

Scissors

Screwdrivers

Screws

Wire cutters

Wrenches

Note
The prohibited items listed are not intended to be all-inclusive and is updated as necessary. To ensure everyone's security, the screener may determine that an item not on the prohibited items list is prohibited. In addition, the screener may also determine that an item is dangerous and therefore may not be brought through the security checkpoint.